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US HR4532

US HR4532
Nursing Home Care for Native American Veterans Act


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Introduced
09/26/2019
In Committee
10/08/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make certain grants to assist nursing homes for veterans located on tribal lands. This bill expands eligibility for grants that provide per diem funding to state nursing homes for veterans to include veterans homes established by Native American tribes.

AI Summary

This bill aims to expand eligibility for grants that provide per diem funding to state nursing homes for veterans to include veterans homes established by Native American tribes. Specifically, it amends Title 38 of the United States Code to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make grants to assist nursing homes for veterans located on tribal lands. The bill also defines "State" to include Indian tribes and requires the Secretary to consult with Indian tribes, report to Congress on any needed legislative changes, and provide technical support and assistance to tribes in carrying out the State home program.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 10/08/2019)

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